Player Discussion Patrik Laine: ruining the tank

[The Last Red]

Newhook - Dach - Laine and see if Laine’s skill injection will help the other two

Near 100% that MSL will at least try that first.

 

[the]

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?


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A RETURN ON A PRIME MONDAY IS IN THE BOOKS

That was the first date I had in mind when he got injured in October.

It would be only fitting for him to make his return on the bright lights of Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

He might need some time but I wouldn’t underestimate what he can do for us. I think he’ll be a significant add but everyone might improve just from having him back. Even though he’s new, imagine seeing your teammate trying to get his shit back together and seems to be doing really well only to have some plug ruin it in a nothing preseason game? It could take the wind out of your sales. Especially it happening to reinbacher as well in the same game.

Back to Laine, really good feeling about him. Honestly, this doesn’t seem to feel like THAT big a gamble. He’s not a slam dunk but odds are good that he regain his greatness with us.

Can’t wait

 

[Habssince89]

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Laine - Dach - Newhook
Gallagher - Evans - Anderson
Armia - Dvo - Heineman/ RHP

PP1 Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky
Laine-Hutson

 

[26Mats]

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Laine - Dach - Newhook
Gallagher - Evans - Anderson
Armia - Dvo - Heineman/ RHP

Only thing I'd do differently is swap Dvo and Newhook.

I think Dach and Laine need someone stronger on the boards. And I think Newhook is good with Armia, with Newhook at C. Dvo could also take the draws when playing with Dach.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Amazingly
The smart play would be to have both Dach and Caufield on PP2 when Laine returns

Cc on PP2?

Whaaaaat???

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

We have the technology. We can rebuild him.

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Steve is the man.

 

[Naslundforever]

I’d keep Evans on the 2nd with Laine so he at least plays with a real center while he hopefully gets his legs, Caufield to the 1st and shove Dach down the line up as far as possible. I’d also give minutes to Heineman and Gally over Dach, so not sure where he fits.

Will be something to look forward to.

 

[1909]

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield
Laine - Dach - Newhook
Anderson - Evans - Gally
Heinemen - Dvorak - Armia
Pezz/Condotta/RHP

One of them would have to go. Newhook could center Laine and Dach.

 

[Goalfield13]

I’d keep Evans on the 2nd with Laine so he at least plays with a real center while he hopefully gets his legs, Caufield to the 1st and shove Dach down the line up as far as possible. I’d also give minutes to Heineman and Gally over Dach, so not sure where he fits.

Will be something to look forward to.

Yeah, Laine needs to get Dach's special treatment. Laine has actually accomplished things in this league.

 

[Redux91]

Cc on PP2?

Whaaaaat???

Yes
Laine is a PP1 guy and has the pedigree

But he and Caufield need the same area of space on the PP
(Obviously they won't be taking CC off of PP1) but it feels like it would be smarter to stick Dach and CC on PP2 as a secondary overwhelming PP2 threat after the 1st unit (seeing as how they refuse to put Lane PP1, he would be a boon for Dach and CC facing 2nd PK units)

I don't think Laine would have the same impact on the 2nd PP unit
And as good as CC has been, hasn't reached the heights Laine has proven
So I cannot imagine or believe they stick Laine on PP2 at all

But like I said, they also aren't taking CC off of PP1 most likely
So now we're possibly creating the same problem we already have where ALL these righties on the PP is just not working together
The PP1 was 'only' really working with either a lefty Monahan or a lefty Newhook at the bumper
And a lefty Slaf along the right boards

The 3 righties of Suzuki, Caufield, Dach on PP1 has just not been working out at all
Dach is waaaaaay better suited to run the PP2
But I would like to give him a shooter there too when it comes time
And I'd like it to be Caufield is what I was trying to say

PP1 will probably be Suzuki, CC, Laine, Slaf, Matheson
But I have a bad feeling about it

 

[Habs 4 Life]

I'm excited again, will be a lot more fun to watch when he is in the lineup! Can't wait!!

 

[Trabdy2]

It should be a big boost for us to have Laine in the lineup. Another skilled forward that can create issues for other teams to defend against. It'll probably take him some games to find his rhythm and get up to speed after the long absences.

I'm guessing he'll be starting on the 2nd PP with Hutson, Newhook, Gallagher, and one of Armia/Heineman/Anderson.

 

[LaP]

So la Petite Laine will be back in time for the first cold weather?

As much as i hate to say this we should probably try Dvorak on the 2nd line again. Nothing against Evans but if we want to resign him it would be advised to not overuse him.

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Laine-Dvorak-Dach
Anderson-Evans-Gallagher
Armia-Newhook-Heineman

 

[themilosh]

It should be a big boost for us to have Laine in the lineup. Another skilled forward that can create issues for other teams to defend against. It'll probably take him some games to find his rhythm and get up to speed after the long absences.

I'm guessing he'll be starting on the 2nd PP with Hutson, Newhook, Gallagher, and one of Armia/Heineman/Anderson.

Isn't it crazy that our PP2 is chalked full of throw ins? Newhook, Gally, Army, Andy.. incredible that we have these players locked into our team by way of brutal contract(s).

 

[Habs 4 Life]

So la Petite Laine will be back in time for the first cold weather?

As much as i hate to say this we should probably try Dvorak on the 2nd line again. Nothing against Evans but if we want to resign him it would be advised to not overuse him.

Caufield-Suzuki-Slaf
Laine-Dvorak-Dach
Anderson-Evans-Gallagher
Armia-Newhook-Heineman

If he has value and teams come calling, trade him! At the end of the day, he is at best and I mean at really best a 3rd line center. Beck is to take that spot going forward

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Yes
Laine is a PP1 guy and has the pedigree

But he and Caufield need the same area of space on the PP
(Obviously they won't be taking CC off of PP1) but it feels like it would be smarter to stick Dach and CC on PP2 as a secondary overwhelming PP2 threat after the 1st unit (seeing as how they refuse to put Lane PP1, he would be a boon for Dach and CC facing 2nd PK units)

I don't think Laine would have the same impact on the 2nd PP unit
And as good as CC has been, hasn't reached the heights Laine has proven
So I cannot imagine or believe they stick Laine on PP2 at all

But like I said, they also aren't taking CC off of PP1 most likely
So now we're possibly creating the same problem we already have where ALL these righties on the PP is just not working together
The PP1 was 'only' really working with either a lefty Monahan or a lefty Newhook at the bumper
And a lefty Slaf along the right boards

The 3 righties of Suzuki, Caufield, Dach on PP1 has just not been working out at all
Dach is waaaaaay better suited to run the PP2
But I would like to give him a shooter there too when it comes time
And I'd like it to be Caufield is what I was trying to say

PP1 will probably be Suzuki, CC, Laine, Slaf, Matheson
But I have a bad feeling about it

No man. No.

 

[Frankenheimer]

I don't quite understand how Laine is back after two months. Did he overrule medical staff opinion that he should get surgery? In which case, seems medical opinion was not great?

 

[Redux91]

No man. No.

Well
What do YOU suggest then lol

 

[morhilane]

I don't quite understand how Laine is back after two months. Did he overrule medical staff opinion that he should get surgery? In which case, seems medical opinion was not great?

The specialists opinions was 2-3 months before a return to play (they even checked with multiple specialists to be sure). He's not back on the line-up yet, just practicing in a non-contact jersey which is part of the rehab process.

 

[LaP]

The specialists opinions was 2-3 months before a return to play (they even checked with multiple specialists to be sure). He's not back on the line-up yet, just practicing in a non-contact jersey which is part of the rehab process.

He's probably still 3-4 weeks away for sure.

 

[Hacketts]

He's probably still 3-4 weeks away for sure.

less than 2.

 

[morhilane]

He's probably still 3-4 weeks away for sure.

I think more like 2 weeks. That's about how long RHP practices in non-contact jersey before being reactivated and sent down to Laval for a reconditioning stint.

 

[417]

The specialists opinions was 2-3 months before a return to play (they even checked with multiple specialists to be sure). He's not back on the line-up yet, just practicing in a non-contact jersey which is part of the rehab process.

The Habs doctor recommended season ending surgery.

Laine sought 2 other opinions that recommended rehab.

He’s right at the 2 month mark and based on him joining his teammates for practice today, albeit in a non-contact capacity, it probably means hes about 10-14 days away from returning barring any setbacks.

If he does manage to not get re-injured, i can almost guaranteee he’ll have some type of arthroscopic surgery on that knee this offseason to clean it up.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

His last regular season game will be almost a year ago since he last played December 14, 2023, so he's going to need some time to get going and patience will be needed with him.

I think putting him with 2 guys who can skate and do dirty work like Newhook/Evans would help him to start. Heineman has been good and deserves to stay in the lineup, so Dach will likely have to go back to C when Laine returns. Gally/Anderson have managed to make Dvorak look respectable so I am sure they could help Dach if he moves back to C.

Caufield - Suzuki - Slaf
Newhook - Evans - Laine
Anderson - Dach - Gallagher
Heineman - Dvorak - Armia